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Wiseman's Apocalypse
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by: Tony Lang Nov. 10, 2009

Len and the Sexiest Chick Alive

Do moviegoers have it in themselves to watch the Earth go through one more apocalypse on screen? Fox thinks so, and they want Kate Beckinsale's husband to do the planet trashing.

The studio is developing a yet-untitled film based on what The Hollywood Reporter calls "an original idea" that would follow a group of people trying to figure out the mysterious reasons that made them survive the apocalypse. Actually, THR says it's untitled but also calls the project "Nocturne"; until powers that be indicate what the effing title is, let's keep it at untitled - sounds less vampirish and more interesting.

Director and luckiest guy in the world Len Wiseman is in talks to step behind cameras, even though he's got a bunch of projects on his plate, including GEARS OF WAR and ATLANTIS RISING. Since none of them is at the greenlight stage yet, this one might move on top of his list.

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Extra Tidbit: I've watched Wiseman's LIVE FREE OF DIE HARD twice now, and I've decided what's wrong with it: Tim Olyphant. Not a bad actor, but his villain isn't worth John McClane's time. Maybe it's the lack of German accent...

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The_DUDE_Abides
2:03PM on 11/10/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
DH4 sucked because of its PG-13 rating. I also agree that Timothy Olyphant is a mediocre villain. I liked his small villain character as a porn producer in The Girl Next Door, but as a major villain I totally agree that he cannot pull one off.
DH4 sucked because of its PG-13 rating. I also agree that Timothy Olyphant is a mediocre villain. I liked his small villain character as a porn producer in The Girl Next Door, but as a major villain I totally agree that he cannot pull one off.
 
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darqjade
1:59PM on 11/10/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Extra Tidbit: He fucked up Hitman as well. I liked him in Perfect Getaway but that's about it. Maybe he should stop playing villains.
Extra Tidbit: He fucked up Hitman as well. I liked him in Perfect Getaway but that's about it. Maybe he should stop playing villains.
 
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Housecoat man
1:39PM on 11/10/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
DH4
The real problem with DH4 was that it didn't stay true to the Mclaine character at all. He was a friggin' superhero in that film where as the other films showed him mostly as an "average" guy fighting terrorists. See DH3 for Mclaine's most authentic portrayal.
The real problem with DH4 was that it didn't stay true to the Mclaine character at all. He was a friggin' superhero in that film where as the other films showed him mostly as an "average" guy fighting terrorists. See DH3 for Mclaine's most authentic portrayal.
 
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TBagNUrMom
1:25PM on 11/10/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sorry guys
I can't hear or read a thing you're writing about. I can't stop fixating on Kate B. GAWD SHE IS HAWT!!
I can't hear or read a thing you're writing about. I can't stop fixating on Kate B. GAWD SHE IS HAWT!!
 
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NoirMan82
10:00AM on 11/10/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Don't Get That Hate
I don't understand why so many people trashed Die Hard 4. It would've been better with an R-rating, maybe. But it was still a damn enjoyable action flick by any measure. I know people have exhalted Die Hard over the years, but go back and watch them. The films are virtually parodies of themselves.
I don't understand why so many people trashed Die Hard 4. It would've been better with an R-rating, maybe. But it was still a damn enjoyable action flick by any measure. I know people have exhalted Die Hard over the years, but go back and watch them. The films are virtually parodies of themselves.
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razgriz21
1:39PM on 11/10/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It was not enjoyable to see one of my favorite action stars being neutered for the MTV/American Idol crowd that FOX was aiming for.

It felt like a Roland Emmerich movie.
It was not enjoyable to see one of my favorite action stars being neutered for the MTV/American Idol crowd that FOX was aiming for.

It felt like a Roland Emmerich movie.
 
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razgriz21
9:04AM on 11/10/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
There is no Die Hard 4
Nothing but a PG-13 action movie (a weak one at that) and Bruce Willis selling his soul to 20th Century Fox and Tom Rothman.



The ONLY redeeming factor in that movie was Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Nothing but a PG-13 action movie (a weak one at that) and Bruce Willis selling his soul to 20th Century Fox and Tom Rothman.



The ONLY redeeming factor in that movie was Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
 
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Noct
6:26AM on 11/10/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sounds boring
...and I like Olyphant. When the rest of Die Hard 4 was being a PG cartoon I at least liked that he kept things grounded. Of course he couldn't stack up against Willis. That's half the point.
...and I like Olyphant. When the rest of Die Hard 4 was being a PG cartoon I at least liked that he kept things grounded. Of course he couldn't stack up against Willis. That's half the point.
 
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ANTI
5:24AM on 11/10/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Olyphantastic!
The Biggest problem with Die Hard 4.0 was Len Wiseman directed it.
The Biggest problem with Die Hard 4.0 was Len Wiseman directed it.
 
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jolanar
4:51AM on 11/10/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It was the PG13 rating and quirky side kick that got me. Still a solid movie though.
It was the PG13 rating and quirky side kick that got me. Still a solid movie though.
 
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Sulaco
3:03AM on 11/10/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
In accordance to the extra tidbit
I felt like Olyphant was just too young. I understand that his area of expertise would be a younger man's game. But in all actuality, he simply just doesn't stack against Willis onscreen very well. You're right, he wasn't a solid villain. You need someone who has more cred.
I felt like Olyphant was just too young. I understand that his area of expertise would be a younger man's game. But in all actuality, he simply just doesn't stack against Willis onscreen very well. You're right, he wasn't a solid villain. You need someone who has more cred.
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